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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.17, 78.77 and 46.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.17, 78.77 and 46.24 is: 63.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.17 : 78.77 = 46.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.17/78.77 = 46.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.17x = 78.77 × 46.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.17x = 3,642.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,642.24/57.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.71

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